Survey: VW Polo – Ford Fiesta – Opel Corsa: ball outsiders
Clio , 207 and C3 monopolize the podium of urban recent years. The renewal of Polo and Fiesta risk of upsetting the hierarchy 100% French. Not to mention the Corsa, in ambush, which makes a great career.How reliable are these outsiders? And importantly they have the means to dethrone the French trio?
Helped by the entry into force of environmental bonus and scrapping the urban market has exploded over the past two years. It alone accounts for more than 50% of car sales in France (55.8% over the first 6 months 2009). The top three market remains the most played (for how long?) French. Peugeot 207 and Renault Clio compete for the podium in front of the Citroen C3, whose output is imminent.
The renewal of Polo and Fiesta upsets the deal, since these models are true bestseller. The new Polo is positioning itself as the best selling foreign car in the area. Placed in ambush, Ford Fiesta and Opel Corsa, despite his age pronounced, are neck and neck. All thanks to an attractive pricing policy.
Look: elegance, originality and fluidity
For its 5th generation, the ant Volkswagen has focused on quality. The inspired design of the Golf 6 and made under the leadership of Walter da Silva wants sober and elegant. Out complex shapes and lines tortured, the group leaving this niche to the new Ibiza. Facing the new generation of Ford opts for originality. The famous kinetic design follows a rather conservative predecessor, even insipid. Ford now offers an attractive vehicle lines and dynamic.Just behind the Corsa certainly has a less recent popularity rating still pending. His look is 100% urban and plays on the fluidity.
Interior: Audacity, discipline and personality
If the 3 models are almost equal footing in terms of exterior design, once past the threshold of the cabin, opinions are divided. Fiesta stays true to its originality. Proof is with the center console typed “Alien.” An interior style that is bold and cheerful, not to mention a driving position well studied. Build quality and materials is in progress but still a notch below the level achieved by the Polo. The city of Volkswagen has indeed attracted by the quality of its interior. Even if we concede is much less “fun” than the Fiesta or Corsa. The other German has a well thought out layout, readable and bright. A few details bring a small dose of personality as rotary controls air conditioning or radio backlit. The care taken in the assembly seemed serious in contrast to plastics used. The Corsa is a serious blow to the face of old newcomer.
Habitability: clever, classical, weighted
Close in terms of templates, Fiesta (3.95 m), Polo (3.97 m) and Corsa (3.99 m) do not, however, on a par in terms of livability. The Opel Corsa is in the middle of the class with a low elbow width between the driver and passenger.The rear seats have appeared narrower than its two competitors. The trunk volume amounted to 285 liters. The production of Opel is also unique in offering an ingenious system of bicycle fasteners called “Flex-Fix” (500 € option) that slides in place of the spare wheel. The VW Polo is in it when the middle class. Despite its growth, livability is preserved with a flat on reducing the height. The trunk volume reached 280 liters. Aboard the Fiesta, the owners enjoy driving position is frankly successful. Livability back suffered a narrow width. Damage. Largest trunk in this comparison with 295 liters.
Budget: tight
Differences are widening as a function of trademarks. Despite his age, the Opel Corsa seems the best deal in engines and trim levels equivalent. Count € 16 450 (out scrapping and environmental bonus) for the acquisition of a 75 hp Corsa CDTI Enjoy 5p. The VW Polo TDI 75 5p Confortline displayed very attractive price of € 16 490 (out scrapping and environmental bonus). A very interesting position as it has a higher level of benefits at a price similar to the Corsa. Finally the window in front of you proposing to acquire a 68 hp Fiesta TDCI Ghia 5p for just € 17 250 (out scrapping and environmental bonus).
